Projects Manager
Dallah Real Estate
Total years of experience :18 years, 9 Months
Senior role based in Jeddah Saudi Arabia working on multiple real estate projects. Reporting directly to the Urban Development GM and tasked with the delivery of a significant real estate projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee, lead and mentor direct and outsourced completion of all aspects of the development process including legal framework, contract negotiations, procurement, consultant/contractor appointment and project execution.
• Collaborate closely and work in conjunction with Sector Heads and Departments, to define the projects, success requirements.
• Identify and define strategy for delivery of the phasing and the development strategy, in coordination with all required Sectors and Departments.
• Ensure business cases are executed and delivered to the best interests, and financial benefit, of the company and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, particularly any joint venture stakeholders.
• Identify regulatory requirements and ensure corporate governance required to operate in the identified framework.
• Ensure all technical procedures adapted meet with approved Company's corporate operational objectives.
• Manage direct reports to ensure that feasibility, program, design, technical, quality and leasing specifications of projects are achieved through to completion and handover.
• Provide regular feedback about business plans, including project status, risk, and approved action plans to Urban Development GM.
• Coordinate and organize all development disciplines, with the objective of harmonizing the diversified functions to deliver completed projects in accordance with approved business case objectives.
• Manage interfaces between various entities to ensure strict adherence to the agreed delivery schedules and develop contingency recovery schedule, as and when required.
Achievements:
• Successfully deliver 600, 000 square meters land subdivision in Mecca.
• Successfully renovate of 400 key hotel in the central Mecca including all public areas, reception, restaurant etc. Liaising with hotel operators regarding their operation requirements for the hotel.
Projects Manager - Development Projects
Senior role based in Jeddah Saudi Arabia working on multiple real estate projects. Reporting directly to Chief Development Officer and tasked with the delivery of a significant real estate projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
• Manage, co-ordinate and direct specific aspects of assets development.
• Work as part of a team to coordinate and oversee Real Estate development, planning, and finance.
• Work closely with the team to concept strategies, development programs and business cases to review and recommend endorsement of all stages of project proposal before proceeding to master planning phases.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer and Sector Heads.
• Assist in / work on Identifying and define strategy for delivery of the development strategy.
• Work closely with the team to ensure business cases are executed and delivered to the best interests, and financial benefit, of the company and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, particularly any joint venture stakeholders.
• Be an integral part of the team overseeing, leading, and mentoring, direct and outsourced completion of all aspects of the development process including legal framework, contract negotiations, procurement, consultant/contractor appointment and project execution.
• Assist in overseeing direct reports to actively implement risk mitigation measures to ensure business cases are secured to meet profit and turnover targets.
• Provide regular feedback regarding Business Plans, including project status, risk, and approved feasibility hurdle rates to the Chief Development Officer.
• Coordinate with all development disciplines, with the objective of harmonizing the diversified functions to deliver completed projects in accordance with approved business case objectives.
• Assist in managing interfaces between various entities to ensure strict adherence to the agreed delivery schedules and develop contingency recovery schedule, as and when required.
• Oversee the development process through all gateways from origination, feasibility, pre-development, business case, design, procurement, and execution.
• Support commercial analysis, project feasibilities and business planning.
• Work closely with teams in Strategy, Project Delivery, Investment Management and Asset Management.
• Responsible for developing design strategies to optimize the specifics elements of the scheme to maximize both the design and the commercial outcomes.
• Involved in procurement, contract management, cost management etc. in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer and Directors.
• Extensive joint working with in-house sales and marketing team.
Achievements:
• Responsible for the redevelopment of an existing 5, 000, 000 square meter resort. Tasks include:
o Create new vision of the resort comprise of:
240 key all inclusive resort
220 key upscale resort
Renovate 30 keys furnished apartment
Upgrade existing Marina
Beach Club
850, 000 square meter gated luxury community
22, 000 square meter Mixed-use complex
Develop new city gate
o Upgrade the existing infrastructure including above and underground components.
o Renovate multiple hospitality units
Projects Manager
Senior role based in Riyadh and Jeddah Saudi Arabia working on multiple Fit-Out projects. Reporting directly to Country's Director and tasked with the delivery of a significant Fit-Out projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
• Work towards creation and execution of business development strategy in line with the business goals of the company.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Supervising the end-to-end process of tendering function.
• Identify stakeholders and plan communications.
• Develop project management plan and schedule.
• Ensure activities are clearly defined to all stakeholders.
• Plan procurement in line with project schedule.
• Identify risks and plan risk management and responses.
• Specifying project objectives and plans including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, and selecting of project sub-contractors.
• Interface with Project team to share best practice and ensure effective resource (labour, materials, and equipment) utilization.
• Implementing various operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting and construction in the entire process.
• Maintaining accurate records as construction progress throughout the projects.
• Responsible for overview of the construction sites, and management of vendors and trades.
• Analyse and share regular updates on the site operations with the relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain good communication between the Clients at all times.
• Direct and manage project execution ensuring all works are properly monitored co-ordinated and controlled.
• Acquire, develop, and manage the project team.
• Conduct and administer procurement in line with project schedule.
• Distribute project information to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform quality assurance and control throughout the life of the project.
• Manage all local municipality and government approvals required for the operation and handover of the project in line with the project schedule.
• Verify and control any changes in scope and costs.
• Control project invoicing and final accounting.
• Monitor and control risks.
Achievements:
• Zero Accident construction site.
• Maintain 20-30% profit in every project.
• Projects delivered on time.
• Secure repetitive projects from the same clients.
• Successful completion of several luxury retail, Cinemas, F&B, Corporate Offices rollouts.
Senior role based in Jeddah Saudi Arabia working on multiple Fit-Out projects. Reporting directly to COO and tasked with the delivery of a significant Fit-Out projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the design and delivery of multiple and various fitout projects in tens of millions SAR in value. Project types are retail, hospitality, F&B, office interior. They include the execution of MEP systems, general and special finishes such as ceilings, hard and soft floorings, joinery installations, low current and data systems, furniture installation, etc. Responsible for preparation of master and detailed schedules including, allowance bill, procurement schedule.
• Chair the design briefing meetings with clients, preparing, and distributing the minutes of meeting.
• Supervise the design process and assure that clients’, buildings’, and authorities' requirements are met.
• Lead the design presentation process, record clients’ comments, amend the design and resubmit for final approval. This stage includes the preparation of 3D views and sample boards.
• Supervise the preparation of bills of quantities and make sure they reflect the approved design, building design requirements, specifications, and site survey.
• Present the financial offer to the client and lead the negotiate process.
• Supervise the contract drafting process and make sure it suits all parties.
• Prepare and agree the construction program and procurement schedule.
• Obtain prices from subcontractors and suppliers, agree the scope and prices, and place the orders.
• Supervise the preparation of the shop drawings and make sure they reflect the approved design, specifications and actual site survey. This includes the shop drawings for MEP, Finishes, Joinery, and civil works.
• Submit the shop drawings for client approval in addition to buildings’ management. This includes follow ups until work permits are granted.
• Supervise the work progress at site, chair progress meetings with client and site engineers/managers.
• Examine the project program and based on the schedules mentioned assess the material and manpower requirement for the job.
• Coordinate with the client and consultant on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules, and problems for quick resolution of all issues. Monitor progress against the project plan and keep the client updated on the progress taking quick corrective action where required.
• Conduct regular site visits, attend necessary technical and engineering meeting. Oversee additional manpower requirements, drawing changes, etc. in an effective and timely manner thereby achieving client requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong and healthy relationships with clients before, during and after the project.
Achievements:
• Received multiple applications letters from the clients.
• Zero Accident construction site.
• Maintain 20-30% profit in every project.
• Projects delivered on time.
• Secure repetitive projects from the same clients.
• Successful completion of several luxury retail, F&B, Corporate Offices rollouts.
Based in Jeddah Saudi Arabia working on multiple Architectural and Fit-Out projects. Reporting directly to Department Head and tasked with the delivery of a significant Architectural Fit-Out projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the design and delivery of multiple and various fitout projects in tens of millions SAR in value. Project types are retail, hospitality, F&B, office interior. They include the execution of MEP systems, general and special finishes such as ceilings, hard and soft floorings, joinery installations, low current and data systems, furniture installation.
• Responsible for chairing the design briefing meetings with clients, preparing, and distributing the minutes of meeting.
• Prepare conceptual space planning, spot detailing, detail shop drawings for finishes.
• Make sure the design meets clients’, buildings’, and authorities' requirements.
• Lead the design presentation process, record clients’ comments, amend the design and resubmit for final approval. This stage includes the preparation of 3D views and sample boards.
• Prepare the technical and financial offers and review it with the operations manager before submitting to the client.
• Coordinate with the client and consultant on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules and problems for quick resolution of all issues. Monitor progress against the project plan and keep the client updated on the progress taking quick corrective action where required.
• Supervise the site regularly; attend to all technical and engineering problems, additional manpower requirements, drawing changes, check the project progress against approved baseline etc. in an effective and timely manner thereby achieving client requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong and healthy relationships with clients before, during and after the project.
Achievements:
• Zero Accident construction site.
• Maintain 20-30% profit in every project.
• Projects delivered on time.
• Secure repetitive projects from the same clients.
• Successful completion of several luxury retail, F&B, Corporate Offices rollouts.
Based in Jeddah Saudi Arabia working on multiple Architectural and Fit-Out projects. Reporting directly to Department Head and tasked with the delivery of a significant Architectural Fit-Out projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the design and delivery of multiple and various fitout projects in tens of millions SAR in value. Project types are retail, hospitality, F&B, office interior. They include the execution of MEP systems, general and special finishes such as ceilings, hard and soft floorings, joinery installations, low current and data systems, furniture installation.
• Responsible for chairing the design briefing meetings with clients, preparing, and distributing the minutes of meeting.
• Prepare conceptual space planning, spot detailing, detail shop drawings for finishes.
• Make sure the design meets clients’, buildings’, and authorities' requirements.
• Lead the design presentation process, record clients’ comments, amend the design and resubmit for final approval. This stage includes the preparation of 3D views and sample boards.
• Supervise the preparation of the technical and financial offers and review it with the operations manager before submitting to the client.
• Coordinate with the client and consultant on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules, and problems for quick resolution of all issues. Monitor progress against the project plan and keep the client updated on the progress taking quick corrective action where required.
• Supervise the site regularly; attend to all technical and engineering problems, additional manpower requirements, drawing changes, conduct quality checks, examine project progress against approved baseline etc. in an effective and timely manner thereby achieving client requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong and healthy relationships with clients before, during and after the project.
Achievements:
• Maintain 20-30% profit in every project.
• Projects delivered on time.
• Secure repetitive projects from the same clients.
• Successful completion of several luxury retail, F&B, Corporate Offices rollouts.